California cuts avocado forecast, but still expects promotable volumes

Fall and winter weather events including heavy winds resulted in the slight forecast change, with the reduction occurring in the pre-season months.

February 26 , 2021

Marijuana worth $27M hidden in papaya shipment in southern California

Customs and Border Protection officers discovered 12,000 pounds of marijuana hidden within a shipment of papayas hauled by a big rig at the Otay Mesa Port of Entry.

February 26 , 2021

Nogales sees continued diversification of new commodities

The Fresh Produce Association of the Americas (FPAA) has listed some of the commodities seeing the greatest growth through the key Arizona point of entry.

February 26 , 2021

Study shows declining fruit and vegetable consumption in U.S.

The Produce for Better Health Foundation (PBH) announced renewed efforts to increase fruits and vegetable consumption in the U.S. after an ongoing study showed a significant decline.

February 25 , 2021

Total Produce posts "very strong" 2020 performance

The release of the financial results comes days after the company entered into an agreement to combine with Dole Food Company Inc under a newly created US-listed company, Dole plc.

February 25 , 2021

Horti Asia webinar discusses innovations in fresh produce supply chain

The panelists shared how their companies have provided innovative solutions to different challenges faced by the industry, such as preventing the loss of products and reducing waste throughout the supply chain.

February 25 , 2021

Avocado exports from Mexico marginally break record in 2020

Although marginally, Mexican avocado exports edged a new record in 2020, with exports totaling $2.937 billion dollars, up from the $2.932 billion recorded in 2019

February 25 , 2021

U.S. shoppers buying more grapes - survey

The California Table Grape Commission released the results of a survey that gathered insights on purchase, consumption, and shopping behaviors among U.S. primary shoppers.

February 25 , 2021

Fresh Del Monte's 2020 sales and income impacted by pandemic

Fresh Del Monte has posted lower sales and net income year-on-year for 2020 as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic, but the company is hopeful it will see performance gains in 2021.

February 25 , 2021

Southern Hemisphere apple production forecast to grow in 2021

The forecast from The World Apple and Pear Association consolidates the data from Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Chile, New Zealand, and South Africa.

February 24 , 2021